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Some seventy years after the defeat of fascism in Europe, one of the two major political parties in the United States is promoting a presidential candidate who openly advocates the deportation of millions of immigrants and the tracking of millions of other citizens based on their religion. How could the nation that responded to the global threat of fascism by proclaiming "we have nothing to fear, but fear itself" give rise to a demagogue who used fear to grow such a large and frightening political movement? This small, well documented text analyzes the Trump phenomenon, examining historic similarities between the Trump campaign and earlier fascist movements, exploring the social and political conditions that enabled this ideology of hate to spread, and explaining why this threat to democracy will continue long after, and regardless of, the outcome of the 2016 election.

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Raised in New York City, Elliot received his undergraduate degree at NYU and was involved in anti-nuclear activism, environmental and energy policy before graduating from law school and practicing law for seven years. He is the author of "Memories of Barbara George" and "Making America Hate Again"

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At last, someone who sees at least part of the 2016 presidential campaign as I do.

As I write this, it is less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. Some polls show Hillary Clinton as much as 12 points ahead of Donald Trump, while others show them much closer - but then, we all know how (in)accurate these polls can be. What truly alarms me - apart from the obvious fact that many people will think the results of the election a foregone conclusion and so will not bother to vote (dangerous, because it can throw the election the other way!) - is that while many Republicans have repudiated their party's choice for president, many others still support his policies of fear and hatred. As Secretary Clinton has said on numerous occasions, we are a nation born of and based upon diversity. We should embrace that, and support it as a true reflection of what we are and want to be - and what we should always be.

It may not be politically correct to point out that the "Trump phenomenon" has given rise to a fascist ideology of fear, hatred, violence, and repression - but it needs to be noted. Thank you, Mr. Cohen, for braving the vilification likely to come your way from certain circles, and for providing such a thorough and carefully thought out analysis.